Tag: Arunachal Pradesh Re-Organisation of Districts Amendment Bill

Arunachal Pradesh: Cabinet approves creation of two new districts ITANAGAR, Arunachal Pradesh: The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet has approved a bill through a voice vote, leading to the creation of two new districts in the western and southern regions of the state. Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, presented the 'Arunachal Pradesh Re-Organisation of Districts Amendment Bill, 2024,' paving the way for the creation of Keyi Panor and Bichom districts. With the addition of these two districts, the total count of districts has now increased to 28. Keyi Panyor district, with a population exceeding 30,000 and comprising 195 villages, will be carved out from the Lower Subansiri district. Its headquarters will be located at Yachuli in the Ter Gapin-Sam Sath area. Bichom district is slated to be formed by separating areas from East Kameng and West Kameng districts, with Napangphung designated as the district headquarters. Covering an area of 2,897 sq-kms and having a population of 9,710 (according to the 2011 census), Bichom district will include 20 villages from West Kameng and 11 from East Kameng district.

Arunachal Pradesh: Cabinet approves creation of two new districts

ITANAGAR, Arunachal Pradesh: The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet has approved a bill through a voice vote,…